Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Frederick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frederick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frederick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frederick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frederick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frederick throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frederick was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frederick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frederick throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Frederick
and Barakat counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Some wild striking there from Barakat.
Frederick lands a head kick!
Frederick misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Frederick counters with a thumping low kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat tries to counter by clinching up but Frederick breaks away and moves out of range.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frederick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frederick loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
Barakat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Frederick connects with the punch.
Frederick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick pushes Barakat away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frederick.
Frederick thows a leg kick but Barakat checks it
and Barakat counters with a leg kick.
Barakat checks a low kick from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frederick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frederick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barakat's head backwards.
Frederick works the jab nicely.#CL#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Barakat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frederick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frederick's efforts to push away.
Frederick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frederick is trying to force a seperation but Barakat has the dominant position.
Frederick looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredericks head.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frederick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat wants to stall.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barakat.
Frederick looks winded!
Frederick is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barakat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Barakat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Barakat prevents Frederick from breaking the clinch.
Barakat stalling the fight.
Frederick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barakat tries a body shot but Frederick blocks it.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frederick can't break the clinch.
Barakat scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frederick working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frederick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frederick is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frederick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Frederick's cut.
That's time! Barakat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Frederick.
A cross from Frederick lands.#CL#
Barakat drives through and clinches with Frederick against the cage.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barakat as Frederick tries to tie him up.
Barakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frederick lands a right hand.
Frederick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Cedrick Frederick's cut even more.
Frederick tries to circle away but Barakat has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat cracks Frederick with a nice body shot.
Frederick taking a breather. #BC2#
Frederick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Frederick.
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frederick in his tracks. #T1#
Frederick misses with a looping left.
Frederick throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frederick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cedrick Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barakat steps in with a hook that catches Frederick right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barakat follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Frederick looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 0211
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frederick misses the target.
Miric misses the shot to the body.
Frederick tried to counter with a leg kick but Miric avoided it.
Frederick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miric.
Miric takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Frederick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miric just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frederick looks to throw the jab but Miric is out of range.
Frederick cracks Miric with a good jab.
Miric connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Frederick throws a looping overhand right but Miric ducks down to avoid it.
Frederick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miric misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Frederick misses with a hook
and Miric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miric misses with a looping left.
It looked like Frederick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miric.
Miric digs a good hook to Frederick's body. #T1#
A solid body kick from Miric.
Frederick throws a combination that misses
enabling Miric to counter with a crisp jab.
Frederick misses with a hook.
Miric is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frederick with a body shot.
Frederick throws a good cross that connects.
Miric throws a big shot that misses.
Miric connects with a body shot that sends Frederick's belly button to the back.
Miric misses with a body shot.
Miric sizes up Frederick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frederick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frederick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
That has opened up Mitar Miric's cut even more.
A slow jab from Miric misses its intended target.
Frederick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frederick moves out of range as Miric throws a body kick.
Frederick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frederick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frederick scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
Cedrick Frederick's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Miric finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Frederick scores with a four punch combination!
Miric loads up on a big right hand but Frederick slips the punch.
Miric misses with a head kick.
Miric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Frederick. That snapped Miric's head back.
Miric pushes Frederick away with a front kick.
Frederick tries to land a front kick but Miric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Miric.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miric.
Frederick looks to land a left hand but Miric moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Frederick misses.
Miric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frederick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frederick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frederick misses with a hook. Miric ducked under it nicely.
Miric misses with a straight right. #T3#
Frederick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frederick moves away.
Miric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miric takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miric avoids the head kick by Frederick.
Miric swings for the body but Frederick moves out of range.
Miric avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frederick. That's going to slow Miric down.
Miric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miric takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
The cut above Mitar Miric's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frederick misses the jab.
Miric just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick walks into a stiff left hand from Miric.
Frederick lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miric missing with a left hand there. Frederick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Frederick lands with a nice body kick.
Miric tries a low kick but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miric. That did some damage!
Frederick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miric scores with a jab to the head.
Miric scores with a leg kick.
Frederick tries to land a front kick but Miric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frederick takes a swing at Miric's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Miric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frederick lands a really nice looking cross but Miric seems unphased.
Miric moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Frederick backing away here, and Miric unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frederick.
Miric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frederick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitar Miric will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Miric there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miric connects with a body shot that sends Frederick's belly button to the back.
Frederick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frederick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miric jabs Frederick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frederick misses with an uppercut. Miric saw that one coming.
Miric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frederick moves out of range of the body kick.
As Miric backs away, Frederick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miric throws a lazy right hand but Frederick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Miric misses its intended target.
Mitar Miric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Miric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frederick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frederick misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Miric counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frederick! Miric lets Frederick back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Frederick is rocked!#CUT2#
Cedrick Frederick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Frederick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miric delivers a nice body kick.
BOOM! Miric lands a beautiful left hook that drops Frederick. Frederick tries to recover but Miric is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Frederick lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitar Miric!
Mitar Miric thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaros is just out of range.
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaros is just out of range.
Santaros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frederick defends it well.
Santaros moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Frederick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santaros misses with a wild body shot.
Frederick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santaros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frederick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frederick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santaros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santaros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frederick throws a body punch but Santaros moves out of range.
Santaros scores with a hook to the body. Frederick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Frederick looks to land a body kick but Santaros moved away.
Santaros misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Frederick finds it's target.
Santaros lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Frederick connects with a jab.
Santaros throws a jab but it's blocked by Frederick.
A jab from Frederick misses.
Frederick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santaros is able to avoid easily.
Frederick slips under a jab from Santaros.
Frederick slips a jab from Santaros.
Santaros punishes Frederick's body with a nice straight punch.
Santaros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frederick but Frederick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santaros throws a lazy uppercut
and Frederick counters with a body kick that stops Santaros in his tracks momentarily.
Santaros looks winded!
Frederick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frederick is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Santaros just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick lands with a kick to the temple. Santaros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frederick lands a leg kick that knocks Santaros off balance momentarily.
Cedrick Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frederick, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santaros throws a lazy uppercut
and Frederick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frederick misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
Santaros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frederick cracks Santaros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Santaros.
Santaros walks into a straight right hand from Frederick.
Santaros avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Frederick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Frederick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Santaros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Santaros tries to pass.
Santaros won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Santaros wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
Frederick wants to improve his position but instead Santaros has moved into half guard.
Santaros is trying to control the action in half guard but Frederick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Santaros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santaros.
Santaros is looking to stall here but Frederick recovers full guard.
Frederick looking to control.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Santaros from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Frederick dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Santaros decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santaros is trying to control the action in half guard but Frederick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santaros with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Santaros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to control but Santaros is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Santaros fails with a takedown attempt.
Santaros throws a hook to the side of Frederick's head but Frederick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santaros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
Santaros throws a jab when Frederick was well out of range.
Frederick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santaros throws out the jab.
Santaros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frederick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frederick misses with a hook. Santaros ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Santaros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santaros.
Santaros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santaros ducks right into an uppercut from Frederick.
Santaros moves out of range of the strikes.
Santaros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Santaros shoots in but Frederick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frederick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santaros.
Frederick slips a straight right by Santaros.
Frederick moves away from the strike by Santaros.
An attempted straight right counter from Frederick misses the target.
A jab from Santaros does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santaros has time to react.
Frederick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frederick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santaros is breathing heavily.#KD#
Frederick cracks Santaros with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santaros looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Frederick finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Dexter Santaros has been cut.
Frederick lands a front kick.#KD#
Frederick lands a big right hand that sends Santaros crashing to the mat! Frederick stays standing though and waves Santaros back to his feet!#ROC#
Santaros is rocked!#T3#
Frederick throws a pinpoint strike between Santaros's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Santaros crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Frederick scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
Cedrick Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 1231
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Frederick misses.
Frederick lands with a nice body punch.
Frederick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frederick throws out a leg kick but Luatua moves out of range and Frederick only half commits.
It looked like Luatua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luatua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Luatua has knocked Frederick down with a huge combo! Luatua steps away and waves a wobbly Frederick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
We've been informed that Frederick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Luatua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frederick takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Luatua lands a big uppercut and Frederick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frederick looks OK. Luatua waves Frederick back to his feet!#ROC#
Frederick is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Frederick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
Luatua throws a body shot but no joy.
Luatua fakes the leg kick and cracks Frederick in the body.
Frederick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Luatua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luatua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frederick. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frederick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luatua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luatua blocks the body kick.
Luatua is looking to counter the offense by Frederick and move into the clinch.
Frederick drops his hands for a split second and Luatua immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Frederick face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Luatua follows up with a right hand that knocks Frederick into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua retains his heavyweight title!
Robbie Luatua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malone throws a leg kick but Frederick checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frederick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frederick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frederick misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Frederick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frederick lands a jab.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy left from Frederick finds it's target.
Frederick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frederick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frederick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Frederick misses with a kick to the body.
Malone throws a fast counter high kick but Frederick manages to duck under it in time.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone moves forwards but Frederick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone throws a right and a left that Frederick avoids nicely. #T1#
Frederick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frederick, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone stalls.
Frederick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone blocking some punches.
Frederick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Frederick swinging wildly here.
Frederick swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Malone.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frederick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frederick, pushing him back against the cage.
Frederick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Malone manages to break the clinch.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Malone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Frederick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frederick throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Frederick lands with a good body shot.
Malone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frederick is out of range and Malone settles back down.
Malone tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone avoids the body shot from Frederick.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Malone clinches. #BC#
Frederick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Frederick. #T3#
Frederick missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frederick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frederick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frederick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frederick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frederick catches Malone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malone tries to land a front kick but Frederick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone moves out of range of the body kick from Frederick.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frederick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frederick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frederick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malone throws out the jab.
Frederick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frederick throws a good cross that connects.
Frederick scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Frederick's leg but Frederick calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Frederick throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frederick throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malone - that will leave a mark!
Frederick looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Frederick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
A head kick by Frederick misses
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
Malone connects with a high kick.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Frederick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Frederick throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malone lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Frederick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Malone misses with a low kick as Frederick jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Frederick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frederick misses with a body kick.
Frederick thows a body kick. Malone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malone lands a leg kick that knocks Frederick off balance momentarily.
Frederick misses with a hook.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone checks a leg kick nicely.
Frederick lands a nice looking body kick.
Malone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frederick finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Frederick.
Frederick throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone throws a head kick but Frederick moves out of range. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat.
Frederick moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frederick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.
Malone misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Frederick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frederick throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Malone throws a head kick but Frederick moves out of range.
Malone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Frederick. Beautiful body shot.
Frederick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
An inside leg kick lands from Frederick.
Frederick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Frederick tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Frederick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Frederick throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.
Frederick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Nice shot lands for Frederick.
Frederick misses with a low kick.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frederick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frederick checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Malone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frederick misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Frederick.
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frederick.
Nice body punch from Frederick. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
You can see that Malone has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Frederick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frederick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Frederick is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
Malone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frederick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frederick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frederick lands with a shot to the body.
Frederick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frederick scores with a hook.
Frederick connects with the punch.#KD#
Frederick lands a big right hand that sends Malone crashing to the mat! Frederick stays standing though and waves Malone back to his feet!#ROC#
Malone is rocked!#CL2#
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Frederick finish him?#BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frederick.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Frederick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malone at a distance. #KD#
Frederick cracks Malone with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frederick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Malone to stand back up!
Frederick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frederick weaves into range and cracks Malone right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Malone goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Frederick is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
A relieved looking Cedrick Frederick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: POWERS 60
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frederick moves away.
Frederick tried to counter with a leg kick but Sonnen avoided it.
Frederick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frederick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Frederick moves out of range.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Sonnen dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Frederick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Frederick!#REVR#
Sonnen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick wants to stand but Sonnen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sonnen is trying to maintain the position but Frederick is very close to passing his half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to his feet.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is trying is best to control the position here.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Frederick's head coaches at Cutthroat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Frederick catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with the punch.
Frederick moves away from the strike by Sonnen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frederick.
Sonnen moves forwards but Frederick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frederick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on Frederick's shoulder, as Frederick tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen cracks Frederick with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Frederick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Frederick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frederick moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
It appears Frederick was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonnen, right into the meat. #T4#
Sonnen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frederick counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen thows a body kick. Frederick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frederick throws a monster overhand right that drops Sonnen! Frederick follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedrick Frederick!
Cedrick Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: Powers 58 - Wednesday Fights
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frederick slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Frederick loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Frederick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frederick counters with a good low kick that Phoenix was not able to check.
Frederick throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frederick.
Frederick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Frederick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of range of the body kick.
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Frederick is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frederick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.#T1#
A left lands for Frederick.#KD2#
Frederick lands a big head kick that sends Phoenix tumbling to the mat! Frederick takes a step backwards and waves Phoenix back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Frederick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frederick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phoenix. Phoenix obviously looking to wear him down.
Frederick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Frederick throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Frederick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frederick scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Frederick gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedrick Frederick!
An out of breath Cedrick Frederick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Frederick loads up on a big right hand but Poroshenko slips the punch.
Frederick throws a body kick that misses
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
Frederick connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Frederick counter with a right hand.
Frederick misses with a looping left.
As Frederick backs off Poroshenko throws a huge counter combo but Frederick manages to avoid it all.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poroshenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frederick throws a body punch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Poroshenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poroshenko! But no joy.#CL2#
Poroshenko pushes Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Poroshenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frederick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poroshenko blocks a head kick by Frederick. #KD#
Frederick drops Poroshenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Poroshenko looks back up at him and smiles so Frederick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
No luck for Poroshenko with that takedown attempt.
Cedrick Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poroshenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Poroshenko is looking for the big counter here.
Frederick throws a right hand that misses
and Frederick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frederick gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Poroshenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frederick defending well though.
Frederick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cutthroat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poroshenko.
Poroshenko slips a nice elbow through Frederick's hands, connecting with Frederick's forehead.
Poroshenko is nestled in close to Frederick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poroshenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frederick's head.
Poroshenko is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but Frederick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poroshenko to get the leverage.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Poroshenko is thwarting Frederick's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko winds up and cracks Frederick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poroshenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frederick gets back to full guard.
Poroshenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frederick controlling the position.
Frederick has momentary wrist control but Poroshenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Frederick controls Poroshenko momentarily but Poroshenko frees himself. #T4#
Frederick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frederick connects with a leg kick. Poroshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frederick misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Frederick didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poroshenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frederick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cedrick Frederick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Frederick jabs at Poroshenko's body.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the body kick from Frederick.
A head kick misses from Frederick.
Frederick misses the body punch
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frederick throws a poor cross that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frederick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poroshenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poroshenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frederick, which made it look bad.
Frederick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poroshenko is out of range and Frederick settles back down. #T1#
Poroshenko slips under a jab.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frederick defends it well.
Poroshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frederick lands with a slapping head kick.
Frederick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poroshenko needs to keep his hands up - Frederick had a free shot at his head there.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poroshenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Poroshenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frederick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frederick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Frederick - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Petro Poroshenko's cut even more.#T2#
Poroshenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frederick throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Frederick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Poroshenko connects with a nice short shot to Frederick's temple.
Poroshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poroshenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Poroshenko has control of the leg.
Poroshenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frederick's head.
Poroshenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to stand back up but Poroshenko is controlling him
Poroshenko throws a strike but Frederick avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Frederick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poroshenko scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Poroshenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poroshenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Cedrick Frederick's cut is getting worse.
Poroshenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Poroshenko tries to pass.
Frederick controls Poroshenko momentarily but Poroshenko frees himself.
Poroshenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frederick is trying to get back to half guard.
Poroshenko throws an elbow but Frederick slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Frederick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poroshenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cedrick Frederick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frederick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Poroshenko stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Frederick looking to control.
Poroshenko being controlled here momentarily.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poroshenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poroshenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poroshenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cedrick Frederick's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cedrick Frederick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petro Poroshenko!

Event: PFC : Fight Night 49
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Frederick is looking to land body kicks.
Frederick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frederick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Frederick's head but Frederick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frederick circles away.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frederick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen lands a jab to Frederick's midsection.
Sonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frederick momentarily.
Frederick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Frederick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.#T1#
Frederick looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Frederick looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frederick misses with a body kick.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Sonnen throws a push kick but Frederick slaps the foot to one side.
As Sonnen backs away, Frederick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Frederick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frederick tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frederick takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Frederick counters with a nice uppercut.
Cedrick Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frederick. That did some damage!#T2#
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frederick.
Sonnen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frederick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frederick scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonnen looks winded!
Frederick throws a combination that misses
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses.
Frederick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frederick pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frederick. That one must have hurt.
Frederick fails to land with a series of punches.
Frederick scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Frederick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frederick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frederick catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frederick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Frederick throws a body kick. #KD#
Frederick drops Sonnen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sonnen looks back up at him and smiles so Frederick waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Sonnen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leo Sonnen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen tries to get into range but Frederick steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sonnen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Frederick scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
A victorious Cedrick Frederick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Leo Sonnen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.

Event: PFC 46
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Frederick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frederick misses with a looping left.
Kale Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Frederick pushes him off.
Frederick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frederick working aggressively here.
Frederick misses with a punch to the body.
Strong scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Strong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong tries to work over Frederick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Strong.
Strong gets through Frederick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a body shot from Frederick.
Strong stalls.
Frederick misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Strong scores with a knee to the head.
Frederick can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Frederick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Frederick.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frederick is defending well for now.
Frederick lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kale Strong has been cut.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frederick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frederick lands with a light punch inside.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frederick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.
Strong dodges an elbow strike from Frederick.
Frederick struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Frederick misses with a punch to the body.
Strong stalling in the clinch.
Frederick tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong digs a right hand into Frederick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frederick's gas tank. #T2#
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Frederick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frederick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frederick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Frederick tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong working aggressively here.
Frederick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Strong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Frederick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Frederick.
Frederick tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong stalling in the clinch but Frederick improves position.
Frederick can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Strong trying to stall but Frederick improves his position.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frederick struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Frederick blocks an uppercut.
Frederick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frederick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Strong working aggressively here. #T4#
Frederick lands a shoulder strike.
Frederick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
That has opened up Cedrick Frederick's cut even more.
Frederick misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Frederick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frederick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Strong blocks a body shot from Frederick.
Frederick scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Kale Strong's cut is getting worse.
Frederick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Frederick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frederick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cedrick Frederick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Frederick.
Strong tries to clinch but Frederick is having none of it.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frederick swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
A countering left hand to the body from Frederick misses.
Strong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Frederick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Strong is rocked!
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frederick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strong's knee momentarily.
A solid body kick from Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick misses with a head kick.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frederick misses with a low kick.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frederick fakes the body blow, causing Strong to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Strong goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
Cedrick Frederick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Frederick misses with a straight right.
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frederick defends well and Long ends up having to push Frederick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederick blocks a head kick by Long.
Long misses with a kick to the body.
Long wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Frederick is looking to counter punch.
Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frederick digs a good hook to Long's body.
Frederick takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Long is defended easily by Frederick.#T1#
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long with a poor takedown
and Frederick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like John Long has been cut.
Cedrick Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Long.
Frederick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Long on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frederick. Frederick obviously looking to wear him down.
Long with a jab.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Frederick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Long throws a body punch but Frederick moves out of range.
Long steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frederick. That one must have hurt.
Long dives in and grabs Frederick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frederick pushes down on Long's head and hops out.
Frederick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Long looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Frederick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Long misses with a double jab
and Frederick counters with an outside leg kick.
Frederick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frederick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frederick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance. #KD#
Long ducks straight into an uppercut from Frederick and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Long manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Frederick wants to stand but Long is controlling his posture from full guard.
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU#
Frederick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Frederick fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Long to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Long looks to clinch but Frederick throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Long taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cedrick Frederick!
After winning the bout, Cedrick Frederick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 38: Parker vs. Rahman
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Frederick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferdum.
Ferdum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frederick lands a body shot.
A cross from Frederick lands.#CUT#
It looks like Wabricio Ferdum has been cut.
Frederick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferdum cracks Frederick with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdum looks to throw the jab but Frederick is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Frederick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frederick misses the shot to the body.
Ferdum stuns Frederick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ferdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ferdum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frederick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferdum manages to avoid it.
Frederick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferdum manages to avoid it.
Frederick avoids the body shot from Ferdum. #TD2#
Ferdum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frederick won't allow Ferdum to pass to mount.
Frederick is refusing to be controlled, as Ferdum sits in half guard.
Ferdum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ferdum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Ferdum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ferdum thowing shots but they're missing.
Frederick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferdum. #SUB2#
Ferdum working for a guillotine from mount but Frederick is in no mood to give up.
Frederick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick blocking the ground and pound.
Ferdum lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferdum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Frederick's face.
Ferdum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Frederick holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ferdum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Ferdum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ferdum lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ferdum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferdum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ferdum unloads with some shots from mount but Frederick bucks and avoids them well.
Ferdum thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ferdum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frederick because Ferdum loaded up on that one.
Ferdum looking to ground and pound but Frederick is blocking nicely.
Ferdum breaks from Frederick's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#
Cedrick Frederick's cut is getting worse.
Ferdum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frederick is looking to escape.
Frederick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
Cedrick Frederick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cedrick Frederick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wabricio Ferdum!
During a confident post fight interview, Wabricio Ferdum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 34: Seagram vs. Steam
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Phoenix tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Phoenix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phoenix tries to counter by closing the distance.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frederick.
Phoenix jabs Frederick right on the nose. Frederick blinks but takes it well.
Phoenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Frederick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
And Frederick counters with a quick kick to the body but Phoenix blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederick stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frederick.
A left hand lands to the body for Frederick.
Frederick lands a body punch.
Phoenix looks winded!
Frederick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Frederick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phoenix.
Frederick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frederick.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Frederick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Frederick.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Frederick throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily. #T2#
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frederick counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Frederick! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedrick Frederick!
A relieved looking Cedrick Frederick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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